This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Danish Lutheran Heritage of Newell Iowa Church History
The Newell Lutheran story traces Danish immigration from Clinton and Cedar Falls to Newell, organizing in 1884 under Pastor Hillerup Jorgensen. It covers early leaders, language shifts to English by 1929, construction of church and parsonage, school work, Ladies Aid, synod activities, and a vibrant parish life at Okoboji camp with memorial altars and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newell
Clinton
Fredsville
Cedar Falls
Jensen
C. Capion
Capion
Chris Jensen
Peter Andreasen
Hans Grau
Christoffer Christiansen
Chris Madsen
C. Frandsen
Peter Johnsen
August Krog
Niels Rasmussen
Mathias
Knud Thuesen
Hillerup Jorgensen
Hampton
Newell Mirror
Danevang
Texas
Newell Scho
August Fair
Hillerup Jorge New
C. E. Weidner
Gaytet
Doris Harvey
Pnerper Ooss
J. C. Sorensen
Neice
Everett Melvin Robie
Lienercke
Christian Pedersen
Npon
Newell's Commercial Clu Saph Cote i Ee Ae
U.S
Desee Mae
F. H. Anderson
Maren
Gregation Learne Seer
Howard
Or~ Jensen
Youngaug Cer
Ane
K. Knudsen
Washington
D. C
Fabher
A. V. House
W. J. Smith
C. M. Schwarzaner
Asa Couchoir
Denmark
Tryman
Philo Gorton
A. A
Pas
Baker
James R. Kaye
M. S
Hakon Jorgensen
Freeman
N. F. Douglas
Sisting
Cornet
Lutheran
Centerville
E. Weidner
E. H. Peatfield
Eng- Iowa
T. M
Ronald Jespersen
Kjolhede
John
Chris Johansen
Nile Buch
Tian
LCA
Ganized
Ladies Aid
United Coun
Hym- H. C. Strandskov
DUK
Jespersons
Okoboji
Jes. P. Smith
Iowa
Synod